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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 270.59 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 270.59 and 77.60 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 270.59 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/270.59 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 270.59 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 20,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,997.78/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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