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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 269.22 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 269.22 and 179.13 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 269.22 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/269.22 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 269.22 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 48,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225.36/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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