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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 270.08 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 270.08 and 58.32 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 270.08 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/270.08 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 270.08 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 15,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,749.69/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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