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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 268.76 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 268.76 and 152.68 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 268.76 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/268.76 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 268.76 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 41,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034.28/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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