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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.66 and 64.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.66 and 64.90 is: 97.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.66 = 64.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.66 = 64.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.66 × 64.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 17,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565.83/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.36

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