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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 271.39 and 59.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 271.39 and 59.21 is: 88.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 271.39 = 59.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/271.39 = 59.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 271.39 × 59.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 16,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069.00/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.79

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