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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 270.64 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 270.64 and 115.26 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 270.64 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/270.64 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 270.64 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 31,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193.97/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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