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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 248.97 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 248.97 and 118.23 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 248.97 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/248.97 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 248.97 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 29,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,435.72/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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