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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 271.34 and 57.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 271.34 and 57.48 is: 86.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 271.34 = 57.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/271.34 = 57.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 271.34 × 57.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 15,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596.62/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.23

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