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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 269.80 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 269.80 and 153.14 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 269.80 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/269.80 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 269.80 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 41,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.44/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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