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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.25 and 77.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.25 and 77.57 is: 116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.25 = 77.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.25 = 77.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.25 × 77.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 20,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963.29/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.24

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