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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.08 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.08 and 78.18 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.08 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.08 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.08 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 21,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193.03/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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