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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 271.17 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 271.17 and 59 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 271.17 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/271.17 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 271.17 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 15,999.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999.03/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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