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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 270.67 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 270.67 and 153.31 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 270.67 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/270.67 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 270.67 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 41,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.42/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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