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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.32 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.32 and 155.93 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.32 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.32 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.32 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 42,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148.87/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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