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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 248.74 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 248.74 and 131.29 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 248.74 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/248.74 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 248.74 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 32,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,656.12/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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