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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.57 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.57 and 119.36 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.57 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.57 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.57 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 32,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,293.88/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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