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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 249.23 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 249.23 and 115.10 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 249.23 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/249.23 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 249.23 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 28,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,685.80/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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