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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.60 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.60 and 116.32 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.60 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.60 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.60 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 31,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,476.19/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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