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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 270.43 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 270.43 and 77.63 is: 116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 270.43 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/270.43 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 270.43 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 20,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,991.93/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.36

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