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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 248.34 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 248.34 and 151.18 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 248.34 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/248.34 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 248.34 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 37,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544.04/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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