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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 271.50 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 271.50 and 150.52 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 271.50 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/271.50 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 271.50 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 40,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866.18/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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