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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.62 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.62 and 118.86 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.62 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.62 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.62 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 29,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669.83/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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