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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.35, 270.49 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.35, 270.49 and 72.08 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.35 : 270.49 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.35/270.49 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.35x = 270.49 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.35x = 19,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,495.57/180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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