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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 270.24 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 270.24 and 77.48 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 270.24 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/270.24 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 270.24 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 20,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.20/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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