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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.89 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.89 and 77.93 is: 116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.89 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.89 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.89 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 21,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,110.46/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.86

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