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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 271.34 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 271.34 and 152.22 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 271.34 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/271.34 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 271.34 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 41,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303.76/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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