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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 270.30 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 270.30 and 111.57 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 270.30 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/270.30 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 270.30 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 30,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157.37/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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