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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 270.50 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 270.50 and 111.71 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 270.50 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/270.50 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 270.50 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 30,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,217.67/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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