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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 270.58 and 57.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 270.58 and 57.01 is: 85.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 270.58 = 57.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/270.58 = 57.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 270.58 × 57.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 15,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425.77/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.49

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