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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 270.87 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 270.87 and 111.28 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 270.87 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/270.87 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 270.87 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 30,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142.41/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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