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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 249.26 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 249.26 and 114.22 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 249.26 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/249.26 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 249.26 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 28,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470.22/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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