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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 270.36 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 270.36 and 107.98 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 270.36 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/270.36 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 270.36 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 29,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193.47/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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