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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 249.79 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 249.79 and 114.58 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 249.79 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/249.79 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 249.79 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 28,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620.99/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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