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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 271.10 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 271.10 and 108.72 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 271.10 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/271.10 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 271.10 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 29,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,473.99/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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