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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 273.44 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 273.44 and 180.63 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 273.44 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/273.44 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 273.44 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 49,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391.92/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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