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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 271.30 and 43.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 271.30 and 43.91 is: 65.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 271.30 = 43.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/271.30 = 43.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 271.30 × 43.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 11,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,912.28/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.86

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