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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 270.86 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 270.86 and 111.95 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 270.86 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/270.86 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 270.86 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 30,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,320.86/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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