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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 270.58 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 270.58 and 58.62 is: 87.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 270.58 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/270.58 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 270.58 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 15,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861.40/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.92

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