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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 271.23 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 271.23 and 59.08 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 271.23 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/271.23 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 271.23 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 16,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023.81/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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