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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 271.14 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 271.14 and 179.28 is: 269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 271.14 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/271.14 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 271.14 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 48,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,609.98/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.16

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