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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.83, 270.84 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.83, 270.84 and 177.19 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.83 : 270.84 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.83/270.84 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.83x = 270.84 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.83x = 47,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,990.13/180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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