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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.71, 249.26 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.71, 249.26 and 115.26 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.71 : 249.26 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.71/249.26 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.71x = 249.26 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.71x = 28,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729.71/180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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