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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 270.07 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 270.07 and 174.78 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 270.07 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/270.07 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 270.07 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 47,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202.40/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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