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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 270.83 and 65.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 270.83 and 65.00 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 270.83 = 65.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/270.83 = 65.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 270.83 × 65.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 17,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604.42/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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