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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 270.15 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 270.15 and 111.87 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 270.15 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/270.15 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 270.15 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 30,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,221.68/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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