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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 248.98 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 248.98 and 115.02 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 248.98 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/248.98 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 248.98 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 28,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.68/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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