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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.96 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.96 and 72.34 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.96 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.96 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.96 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 19,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.25/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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