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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 274.92 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 274.92 and 180.31 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 274.92 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/274.92 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 274.92 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 49,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,570.83/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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