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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 271.14 and 58.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 271.14 and 58.99 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 271.14 = 58.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/271.14 = 58.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 271.14 × 58.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 15,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995.00/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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