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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 270.86 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 270.86 and 77.90 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 270.86 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/270.86 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 270.86 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 21,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098.25/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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