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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 270.58 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 270.58 and 115.02 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 270.58 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/270.58 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 270.58 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 31,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122.11/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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