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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 249.66 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 249.66 and 151.36 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 249.66 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/249.66 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 249.66 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 37,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788.54/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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