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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.50 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.50 and 77.70 is: 116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.50 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.50 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.50 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 21,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018.48/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.45

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