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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 270.73 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 270.73 and 150.31 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 270.73 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/270.73 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 270.73 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 40,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,693.43/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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