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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 270.47 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 270.47 and 77.61 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 270.47 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/270.47 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 270.47 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 20,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,991.18/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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