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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.35 and 51.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.35 and 51.99 is: 77.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.35 = 51.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.35 = 51.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.35 × 51.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 14,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054.61/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.98

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