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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.22 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.22 and 178.92 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.22 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.22 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.22 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 48,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,525.79/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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