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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.37 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.37 and 111.91 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.37 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.37 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.37 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 30,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.11/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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