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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 277.85 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 277.85 and 180.92 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 277.85 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/277.85 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 277.85 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 50,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,266.33/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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