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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 248.92 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 248.92 and 159 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 248.92 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/248.92 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 248.92 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 39,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,578.28/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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