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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.59 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.59 and 112.50 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.59 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.59 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.59 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 30,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,553.88/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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