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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.10 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.10 and 152.24 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.10 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.10 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.10 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 41,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,270.83/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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