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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 559.56 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 559.56 and 180.80 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 559.56 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/559.56 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 559.56 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 101,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,168.45/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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