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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 271.32 and 52.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 271.32 and 52.63 is: 78.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 271.32 = 52.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/271.32 = 52.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 271.32 × 52.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 14,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279.57/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.95

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