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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 248.51 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 248.51 and 159.91 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 248.51 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/248.51 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 248.51 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 39,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,738.43/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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