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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 270.53 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 270.53 and 64.89 is: 97.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 270.53 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/270.53 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 270.53 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 17,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554.69/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.28

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