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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 271.40 and 59.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 271.40 and 59.17 is: 88.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 271.40 = 59.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/271.40 = 59.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 271.40 × 59.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 16,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,057.09/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.76

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