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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 249.17 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 249.17 and 125.44 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 249.17 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/249.17 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 249.17 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 31,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,255.88/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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