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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.63 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.63 and 154.08 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.63 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.63 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.63 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 38,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,308.14/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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