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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 269.42 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 269.42 and 155.50 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 269.42 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/269.42 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 269.42 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 41,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,894.81/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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