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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 248.97 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 248.97 and 118.30 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 248.97 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/248.97 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 248.97 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 29,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,453.15/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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