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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 269.58 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 269.58 and 173.85 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 269.58 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/269.58 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 269.58 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 46,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866.48/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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