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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 248.98 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 248.98 and 128.84 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 248.98 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/248.98 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 248.98 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 32,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,078.58/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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