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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 248.52 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 248.52 and 145.68 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 248.52 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/248.52 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 248.52 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 36,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,204.39/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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