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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.94 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.94 and 180.27 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.94 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.94 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.94 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 50,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644.15/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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