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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 249.11 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 249.11 and 134.18 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 249.11 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/249.11 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 249.11 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 33,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,424.67/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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