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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 249.39 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 249.39 and 115.16 is: 158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 249.39 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/249.39 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 249.39 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 28,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,719.75/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.90

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