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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 270 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 270 and 157.32 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 270 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/270 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 270 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 42,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,476.40/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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