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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 270.64 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 270.64 and 111.92 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 270.64 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/270.64 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 270.64 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 30,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.03/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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