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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 271.20 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 271.20 and 84.66 is: 127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 271.20 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/271.20 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 271.20 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 22,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959.79/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.00

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