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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 248.49 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 248.49 and 152.70 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 248.49 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/248.49 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 248.49 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 37,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,944.42/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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