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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 248.63 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 248.63 and 152.76 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 248.63 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/248.63 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 248.63 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 37,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,978.71/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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