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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.18 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.18 and 153.20 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.18 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.18 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.18 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 38,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174.38/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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