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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 270.73 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 270.73 and 112.03 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 270.73 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/270.73 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 270.73 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 30,329.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329.35/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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