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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.96 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.96 and 112.16 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.96 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.96 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.96 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 30,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.87/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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