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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 270.84 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 270.84 and 169.84 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 270.84 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/270.84 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 270.84 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 45,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999.47/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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