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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 271.08 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 271.08 and 72.48 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 271.08 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/271.08 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 271.08 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 19,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647.88/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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