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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 270.96 and 120.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 270.96 and 120.00 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 270.96 = 120.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/270.96 = 120.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 270.96 × 120.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 32,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513.85/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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