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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 248.82 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 248.82 and 153.13 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 248.82 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/248.82 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 248.82 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 38,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101.81/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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