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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 270.50 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 270.50 and 108.21 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 270.50 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/270.50 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 270.50 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 29,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270.81/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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