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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.72 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.72 and 180.12 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.72 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.72 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.72 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 49,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,482.57/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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