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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.69 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.69 and 154.20 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.69 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.69 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.69 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 38,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345.98/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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