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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 270.90 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 270.90 and 72.47 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 270.90 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/270.90 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 270.90 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 19,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.80/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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