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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 271.02 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 271.02 and 72.46 is: 108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 271.02 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/271.02 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 271.02 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 19,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,638.11/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.70

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