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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.61, 413.43 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.61, 413.43 and 180.03 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.61 : 413.43 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.61/413.43 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.61x = 413.43 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.61x = 74,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,429.80/275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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