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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 269.81 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 269.81 and 151.05 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 269.81 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/269.81 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 269.81 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 40,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,754.80/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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