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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 248.70 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 248.70 and 150.90 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 248.70 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/248.70 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 248.70 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 37,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528.46/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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