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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 269.96 and 64.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 269.96 and 64.43 is: 96.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 269.96 = 64.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/269.96 = 64.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 269.96 × 64.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 17,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391.85/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.58

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