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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 275.12 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 275.12 and 180.64 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 275.12 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/275.12 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 275.12 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 49,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697.68/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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