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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 271.04 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 271.04 and 84.38 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 271.04 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/271.04 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 271.04 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 22,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868.58/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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