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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 547.04 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 547.04 and 180 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 547.04 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/547.04 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 547.04 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 98,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,467.20/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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