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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.59, 249.30 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.59, 249.30 and 115.19 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.59 : 249.30 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.59/249.30 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.59x = 249.30 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.59x = 28,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,715.62/180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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