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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 249.38 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 249.38 and 115.17 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 249.38 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/249.38 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 249.38 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 28,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,721.89/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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