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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 271.11 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 271.11 and 65.18 is: 97.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 271.11 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/271.11 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 271.11 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 17,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670.95/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.77

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