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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 270.64 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 270.64 and 152.89 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 270.64 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/270.64 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 270.64 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 41,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377.66/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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