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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.79 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.79 and 58.77 is: 88.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.79 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.79 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.79 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 15,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,914.18/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.17

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