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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 270.86 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 270.86 and 107.51 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 270.86 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/270.86 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 270.86 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 29,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121.10/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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