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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 270.63 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 270.63 and 116.52 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 270.63 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/270.63 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 270.63 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 31,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,533.81/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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