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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.81 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.81 and 72.33 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.81 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.81 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.81 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 19,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587.69/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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