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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 424.26 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 424.26 and 180.60 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 424.26 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/424.26 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 424.26 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 76,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,621.36/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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