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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 270.34 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 270.34 and 177.53 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 270.34 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/270.34 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 270.34 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 47,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991.66/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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