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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.53 and 64.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.53 and 64.83 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.53 = 64.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.53 = 64.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.53 × 64.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 17,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538.14/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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