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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 270.54 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 270.54 and 156.33 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 270.54 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/270.54 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 270.54 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 42,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,293.52/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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