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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 248.78 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 248.78 and 143.51 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 248.78 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/248.78 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 248.78 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 35,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701.53/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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