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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.74 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.74 and 103.43 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.74 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.74 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.74 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 28,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,002.05/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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