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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 269.76 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 269.76 and 159.12 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 269.76 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/269.76 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 269.76 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 42,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,924.21/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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