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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 269.94 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 269.94 and 175.48 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 269.94 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/269.94 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 269.94 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 47,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369.07/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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