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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 269.33 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 269.33 and 152.96 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 269.33 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/269.33 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 269.33 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 41,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194.61/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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