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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 268.73 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 268.73 and 177.93 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 268.73 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/268.73 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 268.73 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 47,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,815.13/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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