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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.27 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.27 and 171.68 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.27 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.27 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.27 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 46,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,398.60/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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