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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 270.66 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 270.66 and 156.50 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 270.66 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/270.66 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 270.66 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 42,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,358.29/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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