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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.17, 270.26 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.17, 270.26 and 84.05 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.17 : 270.26 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.17/270.26 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.17x = 270.26 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.17x = 22,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715.35/180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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