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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 249.97 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 249.97 and 157.59 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 249.97 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/249.97 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 249.97 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 39,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392.67/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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