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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 270.87 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 270.87 and 50.58 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 270.87 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/270.87 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 270.87 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 13,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.46/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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