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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 271.01 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 271.01 and 173.53 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 271.01 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/271.01 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 271.01 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 47,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,028.37/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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