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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.50 and 64.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.50 and 64.82 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.50 = 64.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.50 = 64.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.50 × 64.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 17,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,534.16/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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