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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 270.25 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 270.25 and 153.03 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 270.25 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/270.25 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 270.25 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 41,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,355.01/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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