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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 248.95 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 248.95 and 133.63 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 248.95 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/248.95 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 248.95 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 33,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266.85/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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