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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.48 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.48 and 77.65 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.48 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.48 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.48 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 21,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002.77/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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