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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 270.41 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 270.41 and 93.63 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 270.41 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/270.41 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 270.41 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 25,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,318.49/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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