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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 249.36 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 249.36 and 147.98 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 249.36 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/249.36 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 249.36 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 36,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,900.29/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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