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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 270.79 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 270.79 and 119.83 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 270.79 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/270.79 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 270.79 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 32,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448.97/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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