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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 248.86 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 248.86 and 157.46 is: 216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 248.86 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/248.86 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 248.86 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 39,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.86/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.62

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