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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.41 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.41 and 82.74 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.41 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.41 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.41 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 22,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373.31/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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