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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.16 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.16 and 107.74 is: 161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.16 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.16 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.16 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 29,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214.78/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.55

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