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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 270.69 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 270.69 and 174.54 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 270.69 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/270.69 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 270.69 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 47,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,246.23/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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