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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 271.47 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 271.47 and 173.36 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 271.47 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/271.47 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 271.47 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 47,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060.68/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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