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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 271.22 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 271.22 and 59.08 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 271.22 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/271.22 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 271.22 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 16,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023.71/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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