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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.51 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.51 and 143.25 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.51 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.51 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.51 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 35,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598.34/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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