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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 270.79 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 270.79 and 66.50 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 270.79 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/270.79 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 270.79 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 18,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,007.54/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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