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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 269.82 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 269.82 and 119.01 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 269.82 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/269.82 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 269.82 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 32,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111.28/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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