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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 248.83 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 248.83 and 133.61 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 248.83 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/248.83 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 248.83 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 33,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,246.18/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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