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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270 and 151.32 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 40,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856.40/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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