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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 424.77 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 424.77 and 180.48 is: 270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 424.77 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/424.77 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 424.77 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 76,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,662.49/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.87

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