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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 249.17 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 249.17 and 125.46 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 249.17 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/249.17 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 249.17 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 31,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260.24/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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