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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 270.77 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 270.77 and 72.22 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 270.77 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/270.77 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 270.77 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 19,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553.97/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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