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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 270.35 and 64.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 270.35 and 64.74 is: 97.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 270.35 = 64.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/270.35 = 64.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 270.35 × 64.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 17,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502.46/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.07

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