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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.17, 269.91 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.17, 269.91 and 151.47 is: 226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.17 : 269.91 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.17/269.91 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.17x = 269.91 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.17x = 40,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,883.27/180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.92

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