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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 270.62 and 107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 270.62 and 107.36 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 270.62 = 107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/270.62 = 107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 270.62 × 107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 29,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,053.76/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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