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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 270.55 and 50.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 270.55 and 50.37 is: 75.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 270.55 = 50.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/270.55 = 50.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 270.55 × 50.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 13,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,626.65/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.54

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