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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 424.90 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 424.90 and 180.43 is: 270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 424.90 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/424.90 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 424.90 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 76,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,663.80/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.48

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