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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 249.28 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 249.28 and 151.44 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 249.28 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/249.28 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 249.28 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 37,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.96/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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