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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 270.33 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 270.33 and 119.41 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 270.33 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/270.33 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 270.33 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 32,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278.75/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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