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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 249.75 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 249.75 and 153.36 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 249.75 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/249.75 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 249.75 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 38,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,301.66/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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