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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 270.18 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 270.18 and 154.71 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 270.18 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/270.18 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 270.18 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 41,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799.55/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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