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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.56 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.56 and 150.45 is: 207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.56 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.56 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.56 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 37,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395.85/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.69

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