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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 414.08 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 414.08 and 180 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 414.08 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/414.08 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 414.08 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 74,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,534.40/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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