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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 270.52 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 270.52 and 84.11 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 270.52 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/270.52 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 270.52 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 22,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751.87/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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