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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 271.28 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 271.28 and 115.58 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 271.28 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/271.28 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 271.28 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 31,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,354.54/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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