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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 270.15 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 270.15 and 112.06 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 270.15 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/270.15 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 270.15 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 30,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273.01/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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