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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.18 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.18 and 82.65 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.18 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.18 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.18 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 22,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330.38/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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