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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 249.40 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 249.40 and 118.69 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 249.40 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/249.40 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 249.40 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 29,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,599.45/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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