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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 249.33 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 249.33 and 125.37 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 249.33 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/249.33 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 249.33 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 31,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258.50/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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