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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.28 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.28 and 180.56 is: 270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.28 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.28 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.28 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 49,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162.88/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.48

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