what percent of 180 is 27?
I would first reword it.
"What percent"
x/100
"of 180"
(x/100)180
"is"
(x/100)180 =
"27"
(x/100)180 = 27
solve for x
"What percent"
x/100
"of 180"
(x/100)180
"is"
(x/100)180 =
"27"
(x/100)180 = 27
solve for x