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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 271.28 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 271.28 and 112.48 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 271.28 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/271.28 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 271.28 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 30,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,513.57/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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