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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.70 and 57.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.70 and 57.06 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.70 = 57.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.70 = 57.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.70 × 57.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 15,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,446.14/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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