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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.87 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.87 and 179.13 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.87 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.87 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.87 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 48,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520.94/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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