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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 271.69 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 271.69 and 175.35 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 271.69 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/271.69 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 271.69 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 47,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,640.84/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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