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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 270.78 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 270.78 and 98.24 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 270.78 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/270.78 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 270.78 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 26,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,601.43/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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