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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 270.77 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 270.77 and 178.39 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 270.77 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/270.77 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 270.77 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 48,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302.66/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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