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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 271.80 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 271.80 and 172.98 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 271.80 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/271.80 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 271.80 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 47,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,015.96/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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