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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 270.80 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 270.80 and 174.08 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 270.80 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/270.80 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 270.80 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 47,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140.86/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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