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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 248.98 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 248.98 and 151.48 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 248.98 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/248.98 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 248.98 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 37,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715.49/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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