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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 249.03 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 249.03 and 143.46 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 249.03 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/249.03 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 249.03 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 35,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725.84/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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