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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.57, 272.01 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.57, 272.01 and 169.77 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.57 : 272.01 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.57/272.01 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.57x = 272.01 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.57x = 46,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,179.14/180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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