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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 271.02 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 271.02 and 77.94 is: 116.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 271.02 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/271.02 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 271.02 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 21,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122.83/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.97

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