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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.81 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.81 and 77.74 is: 116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.81 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.81 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.81 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 21,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052.09/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.64

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