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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 378.68 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 378.68 and 180.41 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 378.68 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/378.68 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 378.68 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 68,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,314.86/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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