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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.36 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.36 and 77.54 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.36 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.36 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.36 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 20,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963.71/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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