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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 249.65 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 249.65 and 115.44 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 249.65 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/249.65 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 249.65 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 28,817.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,817.77/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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