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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 270.81 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 270.81 and 84.38 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 270.81 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/270.81 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 270.81 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 22,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849.59/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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