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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 249 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 249 and 151.04 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 249 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/249 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 249 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 37,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608.96/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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