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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.87, 270.95 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.87, 270.95 and 158.07 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.87 : 270.95 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.87/270.95 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.87x = 270.95 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.87x = 42,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828.28/180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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