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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 270.82 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 270.82 and 70.92 is: 106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 270.82 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/270.82 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 270.82 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 19,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206.55/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.36

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