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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 271.80 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 271.80 and 153.71 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 271.80 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/271.80 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 271.80 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 41,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,777.02/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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