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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.62 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.62 and 157.58 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.62 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.62 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.62 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 42,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,642.16/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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