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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 270.88 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 270.88 and 98.42 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 270.88 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/270.88 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 270.88 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 26,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660.01/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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