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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 559.78 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 559.78 and 180.62 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 559.78 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/559.78 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 559.78 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 101,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,107.46/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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