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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 248.74 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 248.74 and 128.18 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 248.74 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/248.74 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 248.74 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 31,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,883.79/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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