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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 270.93 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 270.93 and 58.88 is: 88.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 270.93 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/270.93 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 270.93 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 15,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951.40/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.31

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