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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 270.62 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 270.62 and 82.92 is: 124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 270.62 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/270.62 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 270.62 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 22,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440.72/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.45

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