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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.87, 249.68 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.87, 249.68 and 118.73 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.87 : 249.68 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.87/249.68 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.87x = 249.68 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.87x = 29,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645.43/180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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