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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 248.74 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 248.74 and 143.67 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 248.74 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/248.74 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 248.74 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 35,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734.87/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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