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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.54 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.54 and 154.80 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.54 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.54 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.54 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 41,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,879.59/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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