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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 271.24 and 65.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 271.24 and 65.33 is: 98.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 271.24 = 65.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/271.24 = 65.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 271.24 × 65.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 17,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720.11/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.00

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