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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.71, 271.15 and 57.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.71, 271.15 and 57.33 is: 86.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.71 : 271.15 = 57.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.71/271.15 = 57.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.71x = 271.15 × 57.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.71x = 15,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546.03/180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.03

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