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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.87, 416.55 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.87, 416.55 and 180.45 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.87 : 416.55 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.87/416.55 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.87x = 416.55 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.87x = 75,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,166.45/277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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