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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.99, 276.63 and 180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.99, 276.63 and 180.67 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.99 : 276.63 = 180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.99/276.63 = 180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.99x = 276.63 × 180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.99x = 49,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,978.74/184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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