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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 249.19 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 249.19 and 118.27 is: 163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 249.19 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/249.19 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 249.19 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 29,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.70/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.24

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