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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 270.39 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 270.39 and 153.45 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 270.39 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/270.39 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 270.39 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 41,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491.35/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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