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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 270.26 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 270.26 and 154.58 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 270.26 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/270.26 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 270.26 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 41,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,776.79/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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