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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.50 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.50 and 98.00 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.50 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.50 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.50 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 26,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507.16/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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