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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 271.12 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 271.12 and 117.02 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 271.12 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/271.12 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 271.12 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 31,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726.46/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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