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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 270.29 and 64.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 270.29 and 64.67 is: 96.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 270.29 = 64.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/270.29 = 64.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 270.29 × 64.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 17,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,479.65/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.94

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