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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.54 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.54 and 98.21 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.54 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.54 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.54 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 26,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,570.41/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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