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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.74 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.74 and 108.32 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.74 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.74 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.74 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 29,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324.66/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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