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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 271.26 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 271.26 and 112.21 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 271.26 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/271.26 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 271.26 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 30,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,438.08/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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