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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 270.15 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 270.15 and 108.28 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 270.15 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/270.15 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 270.15 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 29,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,251.84/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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