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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 270.07 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 270.07 and 173.50 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 270.07 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/270.07 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 270.07 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 46,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,854.93/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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