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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 274.20 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 274.20 and 180.60 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 274.20 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/274.20 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 274.20 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 49,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520.52/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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