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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 269.30 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 269.30 and 156.20 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 269.30 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/269.30 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 269.30 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 42,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063.70/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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