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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.01 and 78.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.01 and 78.07 is: 117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.01 = 78.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.01 = 78.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.01 × 78.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 21,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157.36/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.00

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