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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 249.01 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 249.01 and 147.73 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 249.01 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/249.01 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 249.01 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 36,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,786.25/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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