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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.24 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.24 and 154.44 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.24 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.24 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.24 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 41,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737.07/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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