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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 270.87 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 270.87 and 98.51 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 270.87 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/270.87 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 270.87 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 26,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682.05/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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