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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 249.03 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 249.03 and 151.02 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 249.03 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/249.03 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 249.03 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 37,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608.51/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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