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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 269.97 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 269.97 and 58.25 is: 87.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 269.97 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/269.97 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 269.97 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 15,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724.40/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.35

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