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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 270.34 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 270.34 and 115.24 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 270.34 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/270.34 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 270.34 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 31,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,153.98/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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