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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 249.33 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 249.33 and 151.11 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 249.33 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/249.33 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 249.33 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 37,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,675.01/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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