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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.17, 270.53 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.17, 270.53 and 111.98 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.17 : 270.53 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.17/270.53 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.17x = 270.53 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.17x = 30,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,293.95/180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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