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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 249.14 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 249.14 and 118.40 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 249.14 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/249.14 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 249.14 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 29,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,496.96/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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