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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 248.98 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 248.98 and 118.44 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 248.98 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/248.98 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 248.98 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 29,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489.19/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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