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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.33 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.33 and 64.65 is: 96.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.33 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.33 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.33 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 17,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476.83/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.96

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