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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.83 and 77.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.83 and 77.84 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.83 = 77.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.83 = 77.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.83 × 77.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 21,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,079.66/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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