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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 271.02 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 271.02 and 115.52 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 271.02 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/271.02 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 271.02 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 31,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,306.88/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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