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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.94, 271.39 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.94, 271.39 and 108.63 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.94 : 271.39 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.94/271.39 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.94x = 271.39 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.94x = 29,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479.20/180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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