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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 249.48 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 249.48 and 115.44 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 249.48 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/249.48 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 249.48 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 28,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799.97/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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