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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 269.04 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 269.04 and 175.27 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 269.04 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/269.04 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 269.04 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 47,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154.64/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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