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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 270.84 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 270.84 and 111.96 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 270.84 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/270.84 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 270.84 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 30,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,323.25/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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