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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.51 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.51 and 58.61 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.51 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.51 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.51 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 15,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853.46/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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