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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 249.08 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 249.08 and 114.98 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 249.08 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/249.08 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 249.08 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 28,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.40/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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