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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 270.48 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 270.48 and 132.32 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 270.48 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/270.48 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 270.48 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 35,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,789.91/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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