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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 248.82 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 248.82 and 133.68 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 248.82 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/248.82 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 248.82 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 33,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,262.26/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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