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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 367.38 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 367.38 and 180.75 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 367.38 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/367.38 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 367.38 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 66,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,403.94/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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