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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 271.01 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 271.01 and 65.18 is: 97.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 271.01 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/271.01 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 271.01 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 17,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,662.75/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.69

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