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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 270.24 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 270.24 and 154.48 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 270.24 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/270.24 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 270.24 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 41,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.68/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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