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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 249.42 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 249.42 and 125.53 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 249.42 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/249.42 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 249.42 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 31,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309.69/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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