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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 270.54 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 270.54 and 158.22 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 270.54 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/270.54 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 270.54 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 42,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804.84/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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