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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 270.37 and 107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 270.37 and 107.30 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 270.37 = 107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/270.37 = 107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 270.37 × 107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 29,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,010.91/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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