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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.19 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.19 and 65.26 is: 97.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.19 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.19 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.19 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 17,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,696.50/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.86

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