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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 271.17 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 271.17 and 52.50 is: 78.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 271.17 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/271.17 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 271.17 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 14,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236.43/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.76

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