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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 270.40 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 270.40 and 156.33 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 270.40 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/270.40 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 270.40 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 42,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269.89/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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