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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 270.48 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 270.48 and 158.58 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 270.48 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/270.48 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 270.48 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 42,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892.72/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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