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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 249.58 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 249.58 and 115.44 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 249.58 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/249.58 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 249.58 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 28,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,812.13/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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