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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 270.49 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 270.49 and 103.34 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 270.49 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/270.49 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 270.49 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 27,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,951.92/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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