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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 269.89 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 269.89 and 111.83 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 269.89 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/269.89 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 269.89 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 30,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,180.17/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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