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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.66 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.66 and 72.26 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.66 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.66 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.66 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 19,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557.89/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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