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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 271.49 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 271.49 and 178.94 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 271.49 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/271.49 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 271.49 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 48,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,580.20/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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