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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 249.15 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 249.15 and 117.58 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 249.15 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/249.15 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 249.15 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 29,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295.06/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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