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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 248.71 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 248.71 and 147.38 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 248.71 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/248.71 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 248.71 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 36,654.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654.88/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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