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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 270.71 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 270.71 and 150.20 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 270.71 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/270.71 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 270.71 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 40,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660.64/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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