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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 248.61 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 248.61 and 147.67 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 248.61 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/248.61 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 248.61 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 36,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,712.24/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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