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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 270.78 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 270.78 and 84.44 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 270.78 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/270.78 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 270.78 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 22,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864.66/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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