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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 559.04 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 559.04 and 180.12 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 559.04 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/559.04 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 559.04 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 100,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,694.28/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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