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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 271.19 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 271.19 and 108.43 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 271.19 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/271.19 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 271.19 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 29,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,405.13/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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