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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 271.04 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 271.04 and 50.72 is: 76.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 271.04 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/271.04 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 271.04 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 13,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,747.49/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.07

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