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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 273.64 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 273.64 and 180.56 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 273.64 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/273.64 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 273.64 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 49,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,408.44/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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