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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 249 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 249 and 101.78 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 249 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/249 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 249 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 25,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341.98/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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