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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.57, 270.78 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.57, 270.78 and 77.85 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.57 : 270.78 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.57/270.78 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.57x = 270.78 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.57x = 21,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080.22/180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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