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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 270.11 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 270.11 and 151.59 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 270.11 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/270.11 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 270.11 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 40,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,945.22/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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