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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 269.82 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 269.82 and 176.34 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 269.82 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/269.82 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 269.82 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 47,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,580.06/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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