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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 269.63 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 269.63 and 111.41 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 269.63 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/269.63 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 269.63 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 30,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.60/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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