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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 270.54 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 270.54 and 112 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 270.54 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/270.54 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 270.54 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 30,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300.48/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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