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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 270.97 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 270.97 and 103.63 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 270.97 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/270.97 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 270.97 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 28,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080.48/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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