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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 270.16 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 270.16 and 64.56 is: 96.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 270.16 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/270.16 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 270.16 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 17,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,441.53/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.84

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