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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 270.19 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 270.19 and 58.43 is: 87.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 270.19 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/270.19 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 270.19 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 15,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788.00/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.67

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