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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.30 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.30 and 129.17 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.30 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.30 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.30 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 34,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,914.51/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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