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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 270.17 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 270.17 and 71.86 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 270.17 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/270.17 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 270.17 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 19,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,413.92/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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