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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 271.60 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 271.60 and 156.24 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 271.60 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/271.60 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 271.60 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 42,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434.78/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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