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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 270.60 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 270.60 and 77.70 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 270.60 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/270.60 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 270.60 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 21,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025.62/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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