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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.76, 558.87 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.76, 558.87 and 180.25 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.76 : 558.87 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.76/558.87 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.76x = 558.87 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.76x = 100,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,736.32/372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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