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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 557.94 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 557.94 and 180.20 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 557.94 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/557.94 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 557.94 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 100,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,540.79/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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