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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 270.82 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 270.82 and 52.30 is: 78.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 270.82 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/270.82 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 270.82 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 14,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162.53/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.44

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