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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 416.65 and 180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 416.65 and 180.19 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 416.65 = 180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/416.65 = 180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 416.65 × 180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 75,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,076.16/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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