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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.24 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.24 and 84.64 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.24 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.24 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.24 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 22,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957.75/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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