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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.43 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.43 and 150.73 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.43 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.43 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.43 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 40,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,912.64/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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