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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 270.88 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 270.88 and 72.44 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 270.88 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/270.88 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 270.88 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 19,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622.55/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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