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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 269.88 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 269.88 and 171.36 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 269.88 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/269.88 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 269.88 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 46,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,246.64/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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