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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 269.58 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 269.58 and 152.06 is: 227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 269.58 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/269.58 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 269.58 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 40,992.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,992.33/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.44

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