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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 269.67 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 269.67 and 169.87 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 269.67 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/269.67 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 269.67 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 45,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,808.84/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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