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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 424.50 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 424.50 and 180.18 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 424.50 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/424.50 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 424.50 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 76,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,486.41/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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