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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 249.37 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 249.37 and 153.26 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 249.37 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/249.37 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 249.37 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 38,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218.45/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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