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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 270.96 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 270.96 and 84.46 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 270.96 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/270.96 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 270.96 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 22,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.28/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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