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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 270.17 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 270.17 and 82.59 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 270.17 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/270.17 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 270.17 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 22,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312.22/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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