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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 249.08 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 249.08 and 114.95 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 249.08 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/249.08 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 249.08 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 28,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,631.79/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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