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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 270.80 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 270.80 and 108.53 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 270.80 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/270.80 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 270.80 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 29,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,389.38/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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