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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.61, 270.92 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.61, 270.92 and 58.87 is: 88.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.61 : 270.92 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.61/270.92 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.61x = 270.92 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.61x = 15,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948.77/180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.31

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