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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 560.16 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 560.16 and 180.48 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 560.16 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/560.16 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 560.16 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 101,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,097.68/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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