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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 415.35 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 415.35 and 180.78 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 415.35 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/415.35 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 415.35 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 75,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,086.97/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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