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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 271.10 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 271.10 and 65.15 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 271.10 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/271.10 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 271.10 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 17,662.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,662.17/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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