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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.38 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.38 and 103.28 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.38 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.38 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.38 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 27,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926.57/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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