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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 248.88 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 248.88 and 152.70 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 248.88 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/248.88 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 248.88 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 38,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003.98/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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