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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 270.74 and 64.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 270.74 and 64.93 is: 97.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 270.74 = 64.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/270.74 = 64.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 270.74 × 64.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 17,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579.15/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.41

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