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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.50 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.50 and 112.04 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.50 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.50 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.50 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 30,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,306.82/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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