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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 249.27 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 249.27 and 115.27 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 249.27 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/249.27 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 249.27 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 28,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,733.35/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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