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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.40 and 58.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.40 and 58.49 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.40 = 58.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.40 = 58.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.40 × 58.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 15,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814.73/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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