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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 270.06 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 270.06 and 77.28 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 270.06 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/270.06 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 270.06 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 20,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870.24/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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