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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 249.03 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 249.03 and 147.45 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 249.03 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/249.03 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 249.03 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 36,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,719.47/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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