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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 271.23 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 271.23 and 112.27 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 271.23 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/271.23 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 271.23 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 30,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,450.31/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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