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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 271.06 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 271.06 and 66.63 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 271.06 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/271.06 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 271.06 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 18,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059.21/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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