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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 271.86 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 271.86 and 174.12 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 271.86 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/271.86 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 271.86 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 47,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,336.26/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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