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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.79 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.79 and 77.79 is: 116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.79 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.79 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.79 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 21,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064.75/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.72

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