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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 249.48 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 249.48 and 159.84 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 249.48 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/249.48 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 249.48 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 39,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,876.88/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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