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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 270.43 and 107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 270.43 and 107.67 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 270.43 = 107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/270.43 = 107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 270.43 × 107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 29,117.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117.20/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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