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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 270.63 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 270.63 and 108.24 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 270.63 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/270.63 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 270.63 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 29,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,292.99/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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