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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.38 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.38 and 52.68 is: 79.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.38 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.38 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.38 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 14,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296.30/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.00

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