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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.44 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.44 and 115.38 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.44 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.44 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.44 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 28,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779.81/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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