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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.31, 270.49 and 64.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.31, 270.49 and 64.73 is: 97.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.31 : 270.49 = 64.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.31/270.49 = 64.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.31x = 270.49 × 64.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.31x = 17,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508.98/180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.10

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