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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 270.48 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 270.48 and 64.76 is: 97.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 270.48 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/270.48 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 270.48 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 17,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.58/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.13

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