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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 270.77 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 270.77 and 131.92 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 270.77 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/270.77 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 270.77 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 35,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719.98/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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