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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 270.80 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 270.80 and 155.48 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 270.80 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/270.80 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 270.80 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 42,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103.98/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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