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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.51 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.51 and 112.45 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.51 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.51 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.51 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 30,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531.30/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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