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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 272.00 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 272.00 and 155.57 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 272.00 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/272.00 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 272.00 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 42,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,316.11/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

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