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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.68 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.68 and 115.55 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.68 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.68 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.68 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 31,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,277.07/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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