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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 271.20 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 271.20 and 59.08 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 271.20 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/271.20 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 271.20 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 16,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022.50/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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