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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 248.97 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 248.97 and 115.09 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 248.97 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/248.97 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 248.97 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 28,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,653.77/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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