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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 270.37 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 270.37 and 171.26 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 270.37 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/270.37 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 270.37 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 46,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,303.57/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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