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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 248.81 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 248.81 and 128.12 is: 176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 248.81 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/248.81 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 248.81 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 31,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,875.65/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.47

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