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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.61, 270.87 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.61, 270.87 and 108.52 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.61 : 270.87 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.61/270.87 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.61x = 270.87 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.61x = 29,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394.81/180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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