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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.61, 249.38 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.61, 249.38 and 159.91 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.61 : 249.38 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.61/249.38 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.61x = 249.38 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.61x = 39,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,878.36/180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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