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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 270.40 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 270.40 and 154.80 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 270.40 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/270.40 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 270.40 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 41,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,857.92/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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