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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.90 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.90 and 173.40 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.90 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.90 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.90 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 46,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974.06/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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