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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.15 and 173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.15 and 173.65 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.15 = 173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.15 = 173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.15 × 173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 47,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,085.20/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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