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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.77 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.77 and 143.27 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.77 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.77 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.77 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 35,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,641.15/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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