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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 249.53 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 249.53 and 146.16 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 249.53 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/249.53 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 249.53 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 36,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,470.57/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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