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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 270.76 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 270.76 and 180.80 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 270.76 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/270.76 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 270.76 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 48,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,953.41/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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