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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.32 and 51.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.32 and 51.95 is: 77.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.32 = 51.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.32 = 51.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.32 × 51.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 14,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041.51/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.92

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