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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.34 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.34 and 174.34 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.34 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.34 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.34 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 47,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131.08/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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