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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.43 and 77.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.43 and 77.59 is: 116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.43 = 77.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.43 = 77.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.43 × 77.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 20,982.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982.28/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.34

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