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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 250.29 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 250.29 and 153.18 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 250.29 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/250.29 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 250.29 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 38,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339.42/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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