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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 270.52 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 270.52 and 175.57 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 270.52 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/270.52 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 270.52 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 47,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495.20/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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