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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.16 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.16 and 77.51 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.16 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.16 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.16 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 20,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940.10/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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