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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.30 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.30 and 111.56 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.30 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.30 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.30 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 30,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154.67/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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