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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 270.09 and 64.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 270.09 and 64.49 is: 96.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 270.09 = 64.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/270.09 = 64.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 270.09 × 64.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 17,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416.43/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.74

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