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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 271.25 and 50.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 271.25 and 50.85 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 271.25 = 50.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/271.25 = 50.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 271.25 × 50.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 13,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,791.45/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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