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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.63 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.63 and 151.93 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.63 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.63 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.63 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 41,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,116.82/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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