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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 270.35 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 270.35 and 82.89 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 270.35 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/270.35 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 270.35 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 22,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409.21/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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