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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 249.24 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 249.24 and 131.62 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 249.24 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/249.24 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 249.24 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 32,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,804.97/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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