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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 269.38 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 269.38 and 158.88 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 269.38 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/269.38 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 269.38 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 42,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,799.09/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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