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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 249.30 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 249.30 and 115.02 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 249.30 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/249.30 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 249.30 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 28,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674.49/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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