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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.57, 270.75 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.57, 270.75 and 72.24 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.57 : 270.75 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.57/270.75 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.57x = 270.75 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.57x = 19,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558.98/180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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