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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 249.08 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 249.08 and 147.64 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 249.08 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/249.08 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 249.08 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 36,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,774.17/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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