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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 248.93 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 248.93 and 158.98 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 248.93 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/248.93 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 248.93 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 39,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574.89/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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