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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 270.54 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 270.54 and 150.39 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 270.54 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/270.54 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 270.54 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 40,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,686.51/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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