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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 271.17 and 59.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 271.17 and 59.03 is: 88.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 271.17 = 59.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/271.17 = 59.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 271.17 × 59.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 16,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007.17/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.54

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