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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.56 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.56 and 107.28 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.56 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.56 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.56 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 29,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025.68/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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