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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 270.12 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 270.12 and 119.43 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 270.12 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/270.12 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 270.12 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 32,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260.43/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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