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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 269.18 and 178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 269.18 and 178.73 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 269.18 = 178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/269.18 = 178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 269.18 × 178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 48,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,110.54/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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