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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 269.73 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 269.73 and 118.94 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 269.73 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/269.73 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 269.73 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 32,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080.34/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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