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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.45 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.45 and 111.82 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.45 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.45 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.45 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 30,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,241.33/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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