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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.30 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.30 and 111.88 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.30 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.30 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.30 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 30,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,241.16/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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