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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.01, 424.52 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.01, 424.52 and 180.35 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.01 : 424.52 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.01/424.52 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.01x = 424.52 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.01x = 76,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,559.16/283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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