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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 269.91 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 269.91 and 117.66 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 269.91 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/269.91 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 269.91 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 31,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.61/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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