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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 270.42 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 270.42 and 179.38 is: 269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 270.42 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/270.42 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 270.42 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 48,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.94/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.07

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