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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.17, 270.35 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.17, 270.35 and 107.88 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.17 : 270.35 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.17/270.35 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.17x = 270.35 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.17x = 29,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165.36/180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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