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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 270.95 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 270.95 and 58.96 is: 88.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 270.95 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/270.95 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 270.95 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 15,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,975.26/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.39

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