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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.62 and 58.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.62 and 58.69 is: 88.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.62 = 58.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.62 = 58.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.62 × 58.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 15,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881.19/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.01

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