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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 270.80 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 270.80 and 84.29 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 270.80 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/270.80 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 270.80 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 22,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824.59/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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