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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 271.10 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 271.10 and 173.31 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 271.10 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/271.10 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 271.10 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 46,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983.47/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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