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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 271.06 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 271.06 and 150.48 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 271.06 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/271.06 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 271.06 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 40,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,788.73/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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