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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 249.49 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 249.49 and 128.29 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 249.49 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/249.49 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 249.49 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 32,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,007.07/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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