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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 249.20 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 249.20 and 151.64 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 249.20 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/249.20 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 249.20 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 37,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788.69/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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