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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 270.88 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 270.88 and 119.96 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 270.88 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/270.88 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 270.88 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 32,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494.76/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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