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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 248.85 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 248.85 and 151.38 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 248.85 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/248.85 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 248.85 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 37,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670.91/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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