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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.46 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.46 and 59.24 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.46 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.46 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.46 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 16,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081.29/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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