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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 269.54 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 269.54 and 155.75 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 269.54 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/269.54 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 269.54 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 41,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980.08/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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