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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 249.17 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 249.17 and 125.45 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 249.17 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/249.17 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 249.17 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 31,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258.38/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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