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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.36 and 64.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.36 and 64.77 is: 97.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.36 = 64.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.36 = 64.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.36 × 64.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 17,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510.20/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.07

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