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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 270.24 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 270.24 and 103.16 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 270.24 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/270.24 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 270.24 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 27,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877.96/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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