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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 270.33 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 270.33 and 77.43 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 270.33 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/270.33 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 270.33 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 20,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931.65/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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