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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 423.81 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 423.81 and 180 is: 269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 423.81 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/423.81 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 423.81 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 76,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,285.80/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.86

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