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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 269.87 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 269.87 and 176.00 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 269.87 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/269.87 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 269.87 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 47,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494.89/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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