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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 270.54 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 270.54 and 58.68 is: 87.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 270.54 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/270.54 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 270.54 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 15,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875.29/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.99

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