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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 249.30 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 249.30 and 128.16 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 249.30 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/249.30 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 249.30 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 31,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,950.29/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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