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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 271.38 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 271.38 and 112.43 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 271.38 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/271.38 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 271.38 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 30,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,511.25/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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