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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 248.85 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 248.85 and 133.83 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 248.85 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/248.85 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 248.85 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 33,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,302.35/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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