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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 271.26 and 57.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 271.26 and 57.46 is: 86.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 271.26 = 57.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/271.26 = 57.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 271.26 × 57.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 15,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,586.60/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.19

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