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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 270.72 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 270.72 and 84.42 is: 126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 270.72 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/270.72 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 270.72 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 22,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854.18/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.46

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