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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 270.41 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 270.41 and 157.41 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 270.41 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/270.41 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 270.41 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 42,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564.45/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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