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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 269.96 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 269.96 and 110.78 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 269.96 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/269.96 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 269.96 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 29,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,906.17/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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