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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.85 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.85 and 58.87 is: 88.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.85 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.85 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.85 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 15,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944.94/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.27

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