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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.83, 249.03 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.83, 249.03 and 157.50 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.83 : 249.03 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.83/249.03 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.83x = 249.03 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.83x = 39,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222.23/180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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