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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.72 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.72 and 180.60 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.72 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.72 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.72 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 49,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,795.03/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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