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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.09, 559.74 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.09, 559.74 and 180.72 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.09 : 559.74 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.09/559.74 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.09x = 559.74 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.09x = 101,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,156.21/373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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