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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.76 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.76 and 157.36 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.76 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.76 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.76 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 42,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606.79/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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