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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 271.99 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 271.99 and 151.96 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 271.99 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/271.99 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 271.99 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 41,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,331.60/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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