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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 248.79 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 248.79 and 159.98 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 248.79 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/248.79 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 248.79 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 39,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,802.05/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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