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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 269.33 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 269.33 and 179.74 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 269.33 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/269.33 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 269.33 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 48,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,409.37/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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