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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 271 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 271 and 153.44 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 271 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/271 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 271 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 41,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,582.24/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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