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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 271.07 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 271.07 and 65.22 is: 97.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 271.07 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/271.07 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 271.07 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 17,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679.19/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.77

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