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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 248.84 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 248.84 and 152.42 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 248.84 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/248.84 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 248.84 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 37,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,929.07/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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