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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 269.58 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 269.58 and 152.04 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 269.58 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/269.58 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 269.58 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 40,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,986.94/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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