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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 270.18 and 58.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 270.18 and 58.36 is: 87.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 270.18 = 58.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/270.18 = 58.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 270.18 × 58.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 15,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767.70/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.55

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