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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.59, 271.01 and 77.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.59, 271.01 and 77.98 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.59 : 271.01 = 77.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.59/271.01 = 77.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.59x = 271.01 × 77.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.59x = 21,131.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131.61/180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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