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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 249 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 249 and 125.33 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 249 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/249 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 249 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 31,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,205.93/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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