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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 270.55 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 270.55 and 84.18 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 270.55 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/270.55 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 270.55 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 22,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774.90/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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