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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 270.68 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 270.68 and 115.49 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 270.68 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/270.68 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 270.68 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 31,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260.93/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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