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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.71 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.71 and 119.76 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.71 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.71 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.71 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 32,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,420.23/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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