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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 271.01 and 50.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 271.01 and 50.70 is: 76.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 271.01 = 50.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/271.01 = 50.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 271.01 × 50.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 13,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,741.35/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.05

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