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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 270.28 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 270.28 and 58.46 is: 87.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 270.28 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/270.28 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 270.28 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 15,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800.57/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.67

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