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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 249.42 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 249.42 and 115.30 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 249.42 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/249.42 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 249.42 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 28,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,758.13/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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