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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.49 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.49 and 152.52 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.49 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.49 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.49 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 37,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,899.69/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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