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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.93, 270.98 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.93, 270.98 and 108.63 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.93 : 270.98 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.93/270.98 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.93x = 270.98 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.93x = 29,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,436.56/180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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