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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 249.41 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 249.41 and 125.48 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 249.41 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/249.41 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 249.41 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 31,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,295.97/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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