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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 268.88 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 268.88 and 157.36 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 268.88 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/268.88 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 268.88 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 42,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,310.96/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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