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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 272.40 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 272.40 and 180.64 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 272.40 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/272.40 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 272.40 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 49,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,206.34/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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