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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 249.28 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 249.28 and 115.22 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 249.28 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/249.28 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 249.28 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 28,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722.38/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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