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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 271.50 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 271.50 and 59.24 is: 88.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 271.50 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/271.50 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 271.50 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 16,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.30/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.87

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