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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 269.92 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 269.92 and 103.41 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 269.92 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/269.92 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 269.92 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 27,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910.56/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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