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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.78 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.78 and 107.37 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.78 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.78 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.78 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 29,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,073.65/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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