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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 337.69 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 337.69 and 180.15 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 337.69 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/337.69 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 337.69 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 60,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,834.85/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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