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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.81 and 65.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.81 and 65.01 is: 97.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.81 = 65.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.81 = 65.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.81 × 65.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 17,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.37/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.49

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