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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.55, 276.62 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.55, 276.62 and 180.50 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.55 : 276.62 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.55/276.62 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.55x = 276.62 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.55x = 49,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,927.62/184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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