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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 271.05 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 271.05 and 119.74 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 271.05 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/271.05 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 271.05 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 32,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455.53/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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