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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 248.97 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 248.97 and 149.44 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 248.97 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/248.97 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 248.97 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 37,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206.08/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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