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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.87 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.87 and 150.36 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.87 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.87 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.87 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 40,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,728.01/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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