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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 249.38 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 249.38 and 153.25 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 249.38 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/249.38 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 249.38 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 38,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,217.49/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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