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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.62 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.62 and 108.90 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.62 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.62 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.62 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 29,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579.42/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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