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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 270.19 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 270.19 and 58.41 is: 87.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 270.19 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/270.19 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 270.19 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 15,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782.88/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.63

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