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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 248.85 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 248.85 and 145.22 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 248.85 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/248.85 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 248.85 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 36,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,136.75/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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