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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 271.72 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 271.72 and 180.02 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 271.72 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/271.72 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 271.72 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 48,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,915.03/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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