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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 249.51 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 249.51 and 115.25 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 249.51 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/249.51 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 249.51 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 28,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,757.08/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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