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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.57 and 72.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.57 and 72.17 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.57 = 72.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.57 = 72.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.57 × 72.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 19,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525.68/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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