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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.73 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.73 and 72.46 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.73 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.73 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.73 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 19,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,617.10/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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