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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 248.20 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 248.20 and 143.17 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 248.20 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/248.20 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 248.20 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 35,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533.82/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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