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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 270.54 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 270.54 and 155.88 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 270.54 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/270.54 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 270.54 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 42,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171.78/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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