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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.48 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.48 and 82.75 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.48 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.48 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.48 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 22,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380.45/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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