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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.61 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.61 and 58.71 is: 88.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.61 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.61 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.61 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 15,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,887.51/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.05

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