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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.57, 270.85 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.57, 270.85 and 52.32 is: 78.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.57 : 270.85 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.57/270.85 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.57x = 270.85 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.57x = 14,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170.87/180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.48

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