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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.73 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.73 and 112.06 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.73 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.73 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.73 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 30,338.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,338.00/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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