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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.72 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.72 and 159.04 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.72 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.72 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.72 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 43,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,055.31/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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