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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.71, 270.91 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.71, 270.91 and 72.44 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.71 : 270.91 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.71/270.91 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.71x = 270.91 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.71x = 19,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624.47/180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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