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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 248.18 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 248.18 and 133.46 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 248.18 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/248.18 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 248.18 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 33,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121.20/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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