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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 270.95 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 270.95 and 176.99 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 270.95 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/270.95 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 270.95 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 47,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,953.20/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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