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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 270.74 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 270.74 and 132.26 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 270.74 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/270.74 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 270.74 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 35,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.07/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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