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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.35, 270.17 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.35, 270.17 and 93.74 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.35 : 270.17 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.35/270.17 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.35x = 270.17 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.35x = 25,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326.76/180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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