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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.35 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.35 and 119.45 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.35 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.35 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.35 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 32,293.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,293.31/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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