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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 270.96 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 270.96 and 84.44 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 270.96 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/270.96 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 270.96 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 22,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879.86/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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