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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271 and 84.52 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 22,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904.92/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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