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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 270.71 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 270.71 and 175.21 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 270.71 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/270.71 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 270.71 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 47,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,431.10/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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