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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 270.66 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 270.66 and 84.25 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 270.66 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/270.66 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 270.66 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 22,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803.11/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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