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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 559.38 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 559.38 and 180.50 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 559.38 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/559.38 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 559.38 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 100,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,968.09/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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