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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 269.73 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 269.73 and 149.22 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 269.73 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/269.73 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 269.73 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 40,249.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,249.11/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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