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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 270.83 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 270.83 and 104.50 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 270.83 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/270.83 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 270.83 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 28,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301.74/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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