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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 269.93 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 269.93 and 119.30 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 269.93 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/269.93 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 269.93 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 32,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.65/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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