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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 248.83 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 248.83 and 143.69 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 248.83 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/248.83 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 248.83 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 35,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,754.65/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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