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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.54 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.54 and 151.78 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.54 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.54 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.54 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 41,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,062.56/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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