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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 249.60 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 249.60 and 128.44 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 249.60 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/249.60 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 249.60 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 32,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058.62/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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