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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 271.12 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 271.12 and 170.80 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 271.12 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/271.12 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 271.12 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 46,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,307.30/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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