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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 270.78 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 270.78 and 170.76 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 270.78 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/270.78 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 270.78 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 46,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238.39/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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