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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 270.82 and 58.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 270.82 and 58.81 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 270.82 = 58.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/270.82 = 58.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 270.82 × 58.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 15,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925.42/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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