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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.69 and 77.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.69 and 77.73 is: 116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.69 = 77.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.69 = 77.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.69 × 77.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 21,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040.35/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.60

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