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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 269.88 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 269.88 and 175.08 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 269.88 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/269.88 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 269.88 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 47,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250.59/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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