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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 278.55 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 278.55 and 180.96 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 278.55 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/278.55 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 278.55 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 50,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,406.41/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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