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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.72 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.72 and 143.34 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.72 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.72 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.72 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 35,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650.81/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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