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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 558.74 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 558.74 and 180.25 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 558.74 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/558.74 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 558.74 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 100,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,711.98/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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