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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 270.71 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 270.71 and 175.69 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 270.71 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/270.71 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 270.71 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 47,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,561.16/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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