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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 271.28 and 57.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 271.28 and 57.47 is: 86.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 271.28 = 57.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/271.28 = 57.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 271.28 × 57.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 15,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589.48/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.20

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