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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 270.34 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 270.34 and 115.26 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 270.34 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/270.34 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 270.34 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 31,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159.39/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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