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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 270.24 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 270.24 and 77.52 is: 116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 270.24 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/270.24 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 270.24 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 20,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949.00/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.20

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