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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 270.74 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 270.74 and 107.58 is: 161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 270.74 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/270.74 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 270.74 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 29,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126.21/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.21

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