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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 271.08 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 271.08 and 157.74 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 271.08 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/271.08 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 271.08 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 42,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760.16/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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