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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 271.22 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 271.22 and 65.25 is: 97.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 271.22 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/271.22 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 271.22 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 17,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,696.78/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.89

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