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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 274.14 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 274.14 and 180.24 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 274.14 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/274.14 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 274.14 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 49,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410.99/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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