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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 271.07 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 271.07 and 180.51 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 271.07 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/271.07 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 271.07 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 48,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,929.94/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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