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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 270.23 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 270.23 and 64.58 is: 96.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 270.23 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/270.23 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 270.23 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 17,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451.45/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.88

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