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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 272.00 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 272.00 and 158.06 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 272.00 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/272.00 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 272.00 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 42,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,990.17/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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