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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 270.69 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 270.69 and 72.19 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 270.69 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/270.69 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 270.69 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 19,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541.11/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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