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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 271.16 and 50.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 271.16 and 50.74 is: 76.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 271.16 = 50.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/271.16 = 50.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 271.16 × 50.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 13,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759.44/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.13

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