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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 248.94 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 248.94 and 133.86 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 248.94 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/248.94 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 248.94 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 33,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323.11/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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