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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.59, 270.72 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.59, 270.72 and 77.87 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.59 : 270.72 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.59/270.72 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.59x = 270.72 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.59x = 21,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081.64/180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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