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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 270.32 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 270.32 and 180.01 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 270.32 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/270.32 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 270.32 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 48,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660.30/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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