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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 269.79 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 269.79 and 119.16 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 269.79 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/269.79 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 269.79 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 32,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148.18/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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