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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 424.40 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 424.40 and 180.24 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 424.40 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/424.40 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 424.40 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 76,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,493.86/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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