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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 248.48 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 248.48 and 147.47 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 248.48 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/248.48 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 248.48 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 36,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641.37/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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