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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 270.69 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 270.69 and 84.26 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 270.69 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/270.69 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 270.69 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 22,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808.34/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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