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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 248.82 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 248.82 and 125.16 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 248.82 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/248.82 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 248.82 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 31,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142.31/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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