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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.66 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.66 and 72.25 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.66 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.66 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.66 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 19,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553.83/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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