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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 270.28 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 270.28 and 58.44 is: 87.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 270.28 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/270.28 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 270.28 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 15,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795.16/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.64

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