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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 271.36 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 271.36 and 115.86 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 271.36 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/271.36 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 271.36 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 31,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,439.77/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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