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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 269.12 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 269.12 and 177.25 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 269.12 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/269.12 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 269.12 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 47,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,701.52/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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