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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 270.10 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 270.10 and 111.63 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 270.10 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/270.10 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 270.10 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 30,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151.26/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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