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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 249.28 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 249.28 and 128.31 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 249.28 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/249.28 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 249.28 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 31,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,985.12/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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