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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.59, 270.51 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.59, 270.51 and 108.41 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.59 : 270.51 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.59/270.51 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.59x = 270.51 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.59x = 29,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,325.99/180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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