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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 270.72 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 270.72 and 112.02 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 270.72 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/270.72 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 270.72 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 30,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,326.05/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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