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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 248.82 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 248.82 and 156.12 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 248.82 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/248.82 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 248.82 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 38,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845.78/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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