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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 270.46 and 64.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 270.46 and 64.77 is: 97.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 270.46 = 64.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/270.46 = 64.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 270.46 × 64.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 17,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.76/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.16

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