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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 270.04 and 77.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 270.04 and 77.30 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 270.04 = 77.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/270.04 = 77.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 270.04 × 77.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 20,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,872.74/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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