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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 271.08 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 271.08 and 150.08 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 271.08 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/271.08 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 271.08 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 40,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682.33/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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