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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 270.62 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 270.62 and 58.70 is: 88.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 270.62 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/270.62 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 270.62 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 15,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,884.81/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.04

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