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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.98 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.98 and 99.44 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.98 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.98 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.98 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 26,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,946.25/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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