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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 271.09 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 271.09 and 58.93 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 271.09 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/271.09 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 271.09 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 15,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976.40/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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