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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 249.36 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 249.36 and 114.31 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 249.36 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/249.36 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 249.36 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 28,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502.82/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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