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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 271.23 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 271.23 and 115.75 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 271.23 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/271.23 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 271.23 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 31,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,394.87/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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