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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 271.27 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 271.27 and 59.07 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 271.27 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/271.27 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 271.27 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 16,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023.92/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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