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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 249.28 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 249.28 and 145.63 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 249.28 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/249.28 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 249.28 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 36,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,302.65/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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