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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 270.79 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 270.79 and 72.35 is: 108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 270.79 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/270.79 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 270.79 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 19,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590.12/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.46

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