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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 270.48 and 64.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 270.48 and 64.84 is: 97.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 270.48 = 64.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/270.48 = 64.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 270.48 × 64.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 17,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,537.92/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.20

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