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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 271.10 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 271.10 and 115.70 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 271.10 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/271.10 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 271.10 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 31,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,366.27/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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