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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 269.80 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 269.80 and 179.52 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 269.80 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/269.80 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 269.80 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 48,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,434.50/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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