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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 269.49 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 269.49 and 149.70 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 269.49 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/269.49 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 269.49 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 40,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,342.65/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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