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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 248.72 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 248.72 and 157.28 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 248.72 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/248.72 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 248.72 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 39,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118.68/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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