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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.02 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.02 and 173.54 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.02 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.02 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.02 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 46,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859.27/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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