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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 270.29 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 270.29 and 170.23 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 270.29 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/270.29 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 270.29 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 46,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009.26/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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