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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 270.16 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 270.16 and 58.38 is: 87.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 270.16 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/270.16 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 270.16 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 15,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771.94/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.56

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