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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 270.05 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 270.05 and 111.66 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 270.05 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/270.05 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 270.05 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 30,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153.22/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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