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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 270.27 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 270.27 and 155.93 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 270.27 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/270.27 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 270.27 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 42,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143.20/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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