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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 269.78 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 269.78 and 172.84 is: 257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 269.78 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/269.78 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 269.78 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 46,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,628.78/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.87

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