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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 249.91 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 249.91 and 115.50 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 249.91 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/249.91 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 249.91 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 28,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,864.61/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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