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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 271.15 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 271.15 and 52.53 is: 78.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 271.15 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/271.15 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 271.15 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 14,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241.89/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.78

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